Two new fundraisers are now live on the website. Hurry orders are due on Wednesday April 14 for both Matey’s Pizza and Spring Flowers. More details on the sale pages.
Future Trip Inquiry
Dear LHSGB Students and Parents,
As we navigate our way to the end of this school year, we must start putting some focus on what next year will bring. Hopefully we can begin to start seeing a more “normal” school experience, especially for the music department. One of the topics of discussion is that of a trip. Many factors go into deciding if traveling with the band is something we can consider now, or if it is best to hold off a bit longer.
No trips have been proposed to the school board at this time. However, we have explored options with the parent board, a trip focus group, and as a final step, would like to get feedback from the entire parent organization before moving forward. Though we have discussed possible destinations, no final decisions have been made. We will, of course, adhere to any applicable BASD and CDC guidelines at time of travel. This is all simply preliminary planning so that we can plan for the best, and safest, experience for the students and the overall program.
To help the planning process, we are asking for your voice. Attached to this is a link to a survey asking for your input on trip planning. We want to consider the financial aspect, as well as the comfort level with travel as we still push through COVID. We would like you to consider some options if we took a trip that would be in the range of $1,600 – $2,000. This would not be a larger destination trip, such as California or Hawaii, but rather a trip that would keep us on this side of the country, yet still require airfare.
Please fill out the survey no later than Friday, April 2nd.
We thank you in advance for your feedback!
Sincerely,
Mr. Frank and the LHSGBOPC Board
Spring Concert, May 7, 2021
We are pleased to announce that we have an official date for the Spring Concert! A combined concert of Band, Orchestra, and Choir will take place on Friday, May 7th at 7pm in the BASD Stadium. The rain date is Saturday, May 8th.
There will be a rehearsal during the school day for ALL students involved on Thursday, May 6th. This will be our only chance to combine everybody in preparation for this great event. More details will follow concerning the rehearsal, concert uniform, and ticketing details.
See you on May 7th!
February Band Parent Meeting
The next Liberty High School Grenadier Band & Orchestra Parent Club (LHSGBOPC) meeting is scheduled for this Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 7:30pm. The link for registration is:
https://zoom.us/meeting/
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting this month.
Fundraisers Pickup-Nov. 28, 2020
Pickup for Carl’s Corner, Holiday Ornaments and Winter Flowers/Live Greens are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 28 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Please pull into the science center lot (entrance on Elizabeth Ave.). Please wear a mask and stay in your car, do not park. This will be a drive-thru pickup. We will load your car and then you can verify your order, sign off and pay. Please be patient in line as there are several fundraiser pickups at the same time.
Fundraisers should be paid in one check (or money order) written to LHSGBOPC. If you are picking up more than one fundraiser, please write a separate check for each fundraiser.
Grenadiers in Review, Nov. 10th
We are very pleased to announce an opportunity for you and your family to see the Band! Join us on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 pm for the “Grenadiers in Review”! The band will take the field at BASD stadium and perform its pregame show. You will then be entertained with familiar marches and all the pep tune hits! Included in the evening will be a recognition of our seniors. To ensure we stay within the capacity, this will be a ticketed event. We hope to be able to stream the event for those who can’t join us. Ticketing information will be announced very soon. We hope to see you on Tuesday, November 10th at 7 pm for this event!
New Fundraisers-Carl’s Corner and Holiday Ornaments
The LHSGBOPC has launched two more fundraisers. Please see the sale pages for details: Carl’s Corner Coupon Sale and LHSGB Holiday Ornaments Sale.
Pop-up Band Stand Sale
There is some inventory in limited quantities and sizes, click here to see items available. Please contact Meg Evans Gartley (band-vp@lhsgbopc.org) to arrange for purchase on a first come, first serve basis. After email is sent with item request, you will receive an email with the address and times of the pop-up event.
LHSGBOPC Meeting Minutes—March 10, 2020
LHSGBOPC Meeting
March 10, 2020
Present: Meg Evans Gartley, Amy Haydt, Nikki Giannaras, Jason Applegate, Mr. Long, Mr. Frank
Amy(Welcome/VP Report):
•Welcomed band parents to the meeting.
•Band concert volunteers needed through Sign-Up Genius. We need baked goods, water, soda..etc. There are a few new spots that will be added to sign-up tonight.
•We need a volunteer to swing by the Philly Pretzel Company to pick up pretzels for the band concert. Please see Amy to sign up.
Jason (Treasurer):
•There have been no reports as of late because we are switching over to a new platform.
•Band account has $165,861.27 as of now.
Nikki (Secretary):
•Minutes approval
•January Minutes approved. No corrections.
Meg (VP Report):
•Soup pick up will be March 17th.
•Meg can answer any quota questions.
•Handicap seating link will go live tonight for the band concert.
•Copy of band letterhead needed by band parent in order to ask for donations.
Mr. Long (Band Director):
•Parade of Shamrocks on Saturday.
•We meet at 6th and Broad/Halloween Parade Route/Rain date Sunday!
•Jazzband performs at Nitschmann on 3/20.
•Chili Pipers-3/18-visit LHS on their day off—11-6PM (Bagpipers/Drummers/Highland Dancers)/Chili Pipers 3/21.
•Band Concert—Dress Rehearsal is mandatory
•Choir/Orchestra Concert
•Evening of the Arts
•Orchestra Concert with Pennridge HS
•Majorette Tryouts (5/20)
Mr. Frank (Assistant Band Director):
•PIT is up and running for Peter Pan. We meet Sundays from 5-8 PM.
•The Monday of the band concert (5:30-7:00)-First Company does practice. Dress rehearsal is a no-uniform night!
Amy, Band Nominations:
•All positions are open.
•4 At-Large positions are available
•Nominating Committee:
Lori Sivick
Tracey Polermo
Cory Dailey
•Nominating Committee will collect nominations, contact each nominee to see if they would like to run for the position that they are nominated for. Nominees will be voted on by Board of Directors.
•The Board of Directors chooses the At-Large Members.
•Question…will 4 At-Large Members be voted on by the Board of Directors? Answer—Yes!
Meeting Adjourned!
LHSGBOPC Meeting Minutes—September 22, 2020
LHSGBOPC Meeting
9/22/2020
Executive Board Attendance: Amy Haydt, Meg Evans Gartley, Tina Martucci, Nikki Giannaras, Mr. Long, Mr. Frank
Amy (President)
- Welcomed everyone to the meeting.
- Introduced herself and board members (Meg-VP Student Accounting/Tina-VP Volunteers/Nikki-Secretary)
- Treasurer resigned. We are currently filling spot.
Meg (VP Student Accounts)
- Website has useful information!
- Grenadier clothing store open until Sunday.
- Find Facebook and Twitter Feeds on Website.
- Meeting Minutes will be on website.
- Fair Share–Band/orchestra-Used for operating budget/not collecting Fair Share at the moment/Will announce reduced Fair Share amount in December or January.
- Quota Accounts–Under construction
- If you need account information for your child…email Meg.
- New students can sign-up for Quota account using the online quota form on the website.
- Fundraisers are on website–Blue Mountain Candles, WaWa Coupons, Gertrude Hawk Candies
- Fundraisers are announced in newsletter and on website
- If you want to receive newsletters, sign up on website. Click on “envelope” icon on homepage.
- We are currently working on updating calendar and contact information on website.
Tina (VP Volunteers)
- Volunteering–If you wish to volunteer with the band, give clearances to Mr. Frank.
- Volunteers are needed to run fundraisers.
Mr. Frank (Assistant Band Director)
- Thanks for sending your amazing kids to us as we navigate this new normal. Flexibility is key.
- Schoology is the best way to stay up on everything. Check it daily.
- Band App helps students stay current as well.
- There will be four football games (10/3, 10/9, 10/23, 10/31).
- We are ready for any scenario concerning football games. We are looking for creative scenarios for students to play.
- PMEA, District Band, and District Orchestra–Posted on Schoology/No Festivals/Roster named/Students should prepare solos if they want to try out!
Mr. Long (Band Director)
- What a heck of a year! Thank you to everyone who cooperated for the time I was out. Thank you to the Haydts for representing the band at my mother’s funeral.
- Trip Information-I would like to form a committee (3-4 parents per grade level) to sit and talk about validity of a trip (price/destination). Information to follow. We are in the same boat as other LV Bands. We are all trying to figure out what to do as a band.
- Bethlehem Halloween Parade-Will be virtual. We cannot put out a good product…so we will use footage from another school year. We do not want to sacrifice quality!
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS…
- Seniors get first choice to play at football games.
- We are not sure of what year we will take our next band trip.
- Clearances from middle school do not transfer to high school. Be sure to send them directly to band department.
- There are 204 students in the band currently.
- Parents are able to check Schoology for attendance. Go to “Mentoring Class”.
- Meetings will be second Tuesday of the month/Posted on website and sent out in newsletter.